Dell 1000 owner manual Error Messages

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S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an antivirus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware.

Error Messages

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared.

B A D C O M M A N D O R F I L E N A M E Ensure that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used the correct pathname.

CD D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E The CD drive does not respond to commands from the computer. See page 45.

D A T A E R R O R The hard drive cannot read the data. See page 45.

T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I V E The file that you are trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk, or the disk is too full. Try copying the file to a different disk or use a larger capacity disk.

AF I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N G C H A R A C T E R S : \ / : * ? “ < > — Do not

use these characters in filenames.

I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I A The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable CD. Insert a bootable CD.

N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N You have too many programs open. Close all windows and open the program that you want to use.

O P E R A T I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D Reinstall the hard drive, see page 39. If the problem persists, contact Dell, see page 92.

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Contents Dell Inspiron W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Before Working Inside Your ComputerIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore If only part of the display is readableResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Contents Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Tips on using Microsoft WindowsHow to play CDs and DVDs How to use standby mode and hibernate modeUse the Service Tag to Computer when youOrder status, warranty, and repair information UpdatesClick the topic that describes your problem Click the arrow iconFollow the instructions on the screen Finding Information About Your Computer Front ViewDisplay latch release About Your ComputerDevice Status Lights Hard Drive and Keyboard Status Lights Audio connectors Left Side ViewBattery Right Side ViewBack View USB Connectors Video Connector Cover Battery Bottom ViewMemory module FanSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices USB connector on computerSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Charging the BatteryRecalibrating a Battery Low-Battery WarningUsing a Battery Removing a Battery Installing a BatteryStoring a Battery Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsHow to Copy a CD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful TipsUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Numeric keypadKey Combinations System FunctionsDisplay Functions Speaker FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using PC Cards Installing a PC CardUsing PC Cards PC Card TypesRemoving a PC Card PC CardSetting Up a Network Connecting to a Network AdapterSetting Up a Network Network Setup Wizard Removing the Hard Drive Before You BeginTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerHard Drive Hard drive Cover Hard driveRemoving the Hard Drive Solving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems If you there is no audioSolving Problems Error Messages Keyboard Problems External Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Unexpected CharactersComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemSolid blue screen appears Memory Problems Other software problemsNetwork Problems PC Card ProblemsPower Problems Solving Problems Printer Problems Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read What Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackManually Reinstalling Drivers Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating SystemUndoing the Last System Restore Enabling System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Removing PC Restore Solving Problems Specifications AppendixProcessor System InformationPorts and Connectors MemoryCommunications TypeAudio InternalExternal DisplayKeyboard DepthOperating StorageNiMH battery With 14.1-inch display Lithium-ion battery With 15-inch displayNiMH battery With 15-inch display Lithium-ion battery AppendixUsing the System Setup Program OverviewEnvironmental Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used OptionsPerforming a One-Time Boot Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Contacting DellDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 300-655-533 0820 240 5300660 02 481 92 02 713 1502 481 91 0800 90592 818 980-9-15-397822537 70233287 01-899-753-0777W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 00800-44 14 95 00800-44 14 002108129810 2108129811W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 81-44-556-4162 81-44-520-1435Toll-free0120-198-433 81-44-556-3894512 Or 5123420808075 Toll-free 0800001-877-384-8979 50-81-8800001-800-882-1519 020 674 45671 23162298001-800-507-0962 0800-50-669Toll-free 1800 394 02 5441420 22537 011 709W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Toll-free 1800 0060 Toll-free 1800 0600Toll-free 1800 006 01344 373 01344 860Toll-free 1-877-Dellnet 8001-3605Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass a Class B FCC Identification Information Appendix Index See hard driveIndex Index Index Index
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